This saintly lady went to be with the Lord on 11th July. the funeral was held on 15th July. We have known Mrs.Esther Foo for many years - my wife first knew her more than 70 years ago!
When we were Corps Officers (pastors) of Singapore Central Corps from 1970 to 1974, we made regular visits to the Foo family at Pasir Panjang.
After 15 years away on overseas service (January 1983- 1997) we returned to our homeland Singapore to retire. We spent another three months holding on at Central Corps. We made pastoral visits to their home at Jalan Lengkok Mariam in Changi. We enjoyed fellowship with them.
Within weeks of our arrival home for retirement, Mr. Foo Kia Pang was promoted to Glory. We were able to minster to him at Changi Hospital and later I conducted his funeral.
Mr. Foo was a Salvation Army officer before the war. He was assistant to Adjutant Fred Harvey in Penang. Mrs. Foo as Esther Lau was about to enter Training to be an officer, but war came. Colonel Lord commissioned her and another officer as Lieutenants (although they were not trained yet) and appointed to do social work.
She married Lieutenant Foo Kia Pang. Later they resigned from the Salvation Army and joined the Social Welfare. They remained as Salvationists.
God bless the Foo family.
Friday, July 17, 2015
Monday, July 13, 2015
Thelma Webb (Major) Promoted to Glory
Today is the funeral of Mrs. Major Thelma Webb, a very close friend of ours. She was promoted to Glory last week. The funeral is being held at Box Hill Corps, Australia.
30th April 1962, my wife and I with our two children - Gladys two years' old and Stephen a baby of six weeks arrived at the Wharf at Pending, Brigadier Elsie Willis and Captain and Mrs. Robert Webb were there to welcome us and take us to the quarters at Sekama Road, Kuching. That was the beginning of our friendship with this lovely couple who were stationed at the Boys' Home. We were appointed to the Corps. Since that day we have remained the best of friends.
We were Uncle and Aunty to their two children Geoffrey and Carolyn. To our two children they were Uncle Bob and Aunty Thelma. We shared fellowship in each other's homes. Quite often on a Monday, we would take time off and had picnic in the Park. The four adults chatted while the children played together. The day would end with a meal in what they called the 'coffee shop' across the road.
Later in 1965 they left for homeland furlough, we took over the Home from them. We ran both the Corps and Home.
After furlough they returned to the Command, and were appointed to Singapore Children's Home. We moved to Penang Boys' Home and Primary school. We kept up our friendship through correspondences. Their last appointment was at Balestier Corps. We have kept up our friendship and we count them as our very close friends.
Just recently Julie visited us in Singapore. I recall dedicating her in Kuching Corps!
The Webb family are dear to us - Geoff, Carolyn, Julie and Russell and spouses still keep in touch with us and our family. God bless the Webb family. Thank God for friends who have enriched our lives.
30th April 1962, my wife and I with our two children - Gladys two years' old and Stephen a baby of six weeks arrived at the Wharf at Pending, Brigadier Elsie Willis and Captain and Mrs. Robert Webb were there to welcome us and take us to the quarters at Sekama Road, Kuching. That was the beginning of our friendship with this lovely couple who were stationed at the Boys' Home. We were appointed to the Corps. Since that day we have remained the best of friends.
We were Uncle and Aunty to their two children Geoffrey and Carolyn. To our two children they were Uncle Bob and Aunty Thelma. We shared fellowship in each other's homes. Quite often on a Monday, we would take time off and had picnic in the Park. The four adults chatted while the children played together. The day would end with a meal in what they called the 'coffee shop' across the road.
Later in 1965 they left for homeland furlough, we took over the Home from them. We ran both the Corps and Home.
After furlough they returned to the Command, and were appointed to Singapore Children's Home. We moved to Penang Boys' Home and Primary school. We kept up our friendship through correspondences. Their last appointment was at Balestier Corps. We have kept up our friendship and we count them as our very close friends.
Just recently Julie visited us in Singapore. I recall dedicating her in Kuching Corps!
The Webb family are dear to us - Geoff, Carolyn, Julie and Russell and spouses still keep in touch with us and our family. God bless the Webb family. Thank God for friends who have enriched our lives.
Saturday, July 11, 2015
Thursday, July 9, 2015
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Serving suffering humanity
At the end of our lives we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, or how many great things we have done. We will be judged by 'I was hungry and you gave me to eat. I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless and you took me in.' Hungry not only for bread but for love. Naked not only for clothing but naked of human dignity and respect. Homeless not only for want of bricks, but homeless because of rejection. Who will pass the test?
50.DAY 2015
50.DAY 2015
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Air conditioning
The weather is extremely hot and to add to the discomfort the air conditioner in our bedroom broke down! The compressor went bust and is beyond repair! The set is more than 10 years old! For the last few days, we slept in a sauna; or seemed to be!
Anyway, we have a new unit put in as the old one put in and we are able to get a good night's sleep.
We are so privileged! We should be grateful; think of the heat in Pakistan. The extreme heat has spared no one. The very young, the very old and those in the prime of their lives are affected. Hospitals are overwhelmed, relying on volunteers and donors for ice, water and even spare beds. By Thursday, the death toll from the oppressive heat wave in Sindh province topped 1,000.
What is the world coming to?
Anyway, we have a new unit put in as the old one put in and we are able to get a good night's sleep.
We are so privileged! We should be grateful; think of the heat in Pakistan. The extreme heat has spared no one. The very young, the very old and those in the prime of their lives are affected. Hospitals are overwhelmed, relying on volunteers and donors for ice, water and even spare beds. By Thursday, the death toll from the oppressive heat wave in Sindh province topped 1,000.
What is the world coming to?
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
The dream of our General
Let's share the dream of our General - Andre Cox
I dream of a committed, effective and joyful Army, rooted and confident in the word of God and on its knees.
I dream of an Army that truly reflects the mind of Jesus in our commitment to the poor and the marginalised.
I dream of an Army that practices what it preaches from the top leadership down, an Army that is a visible and living example of Kingdom values.
I dream of an Army that values its youth where our young people feel that they have a voice.
I dream of an Army with strong relevant and streamlined administrative structures and a much more effective use of our financial and material resources.
I dream of an Army where all cultures are equally accepted and celebrated through the spiritual ties that bind us all together.
I dream of an Army that shuns the dependency culture.
We say Amen to that statement. May it be the dream of every Salvationist and anyone connected with The Salvation Army.
I dream of a committed, effective and joyful Army, rooted and confident in the word of God and on its knees.
I dream of an Army that truly reflects the mind of Jesus in our commitment to the poor and the marginalised.
I dream of an Army that practices what it preaches from the top leadership down, an Army that is a visible and living example of Kingdom values.
I dream of an Army that values its youth where our young people feel that they have a voice.
I dream of an Army with strong relevant and streamlined administrative structures and a much more effective use of our financial and material resources.
I dream of an Army where all cultures are equally accepted and celebrated through the spiritual ties that bind us all together.
I dream of an Army that shuns the dependency culture.
We say Amen to that statement. May it be the dream of every Salvationist and anyone connected with The Salvation Army.
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